Social Studies

For years, colonial rule shaped and reshaped many countries across the Americas, Asia, and Africa. The huge rush of decolonization after the second world war was equally impactful. Dive into… More →

Ancient Rome was full of powerful emperors, fierce armies, and superstrong gladiators. But at times it was also seriously strange. Romans of the past pooped in public and watched chickens eat More →

How can mindfulness affect your life? The Power of Mindfulness helps readers understand what happens in the brain when they practice mindfulness. STEM concepts cover aspects of psychology and More →

You may have heard that Antarctica is covered in ice, but did you know it’s actually a desert? In fact, it gets so little precipitation that scientists believe its ice sheet has taken more… More →

In Coaches, beginning readers will learn what coaches do and how they train, lead, and encourage their players and teams. Carefully leveled text and action-packed photos show coaches leading… More →

Still reeling from the devastation from World War I, nobody wanted to face another global battle. But it was the groundwork laid at the end of the first war that set the stage for World War… More →

There are so many ways to get moving. Going on a run helps keep our heart healthy and strong. Doing push-ups makes our muscles stronger. Exercise helps us live well. A mix of scientific… More →

Senators are in charge of the nation’s laws. I want to lead! Learn what it takes to make the rules for all the people in the country. Fun photos and carefully leveled text help young readers… More →

The body has many different systems that help us do different things. Our muscles and bones let us move around. The immune system protects us against getting sick. All parts of our body help… More →

In Referees and Umpires, beginning readers will learn what referees and umpires do and how they enforce rules and keep sports fair. Carefully leveled text and action-packed photos show how… More →

How can gratitude affect your life? The Power of Gratitude helps readers understand what happens in the brain when they practice thankfulness. STEM concepts cover aspects of psychology and… More →

Did you know that humans have lived in Africa longer than any other place on Earth? Have you heard that the continent is home to the world’s largest hot desert? Or that each year, millions of More →